Species Released at Kotel
Kotel
/ Griffon vulture
Location: |
Eastern Balkans Mountains, Bulgaria
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Latitude: |
42.53 N
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Longitude: |
26.26 E
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Reason For Action: |
Return species to former range
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Reason For Decline: |
Habitat Loss Hunting Poisoning Food
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Problem Addressed? |
Yes
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Release Habitat Type: |
Other
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Total Habitat Area (acres): |
Not Located
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Size of Release Area (acres): |
1430624.00
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Within Known Range: |
Yes
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Habitat Protected? |
Yes
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Habitat Alterations: |
Feeding Habitat
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Invasives Removed: |
No
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Wild Population Present? |
Partially
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Wild Population Size: |
No
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Program Status: |
Continuing
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Program Status Year: |
2008
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Continually Supplemented? |
Yes
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Population Status: |
No Change
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Population Status Year: |
2008
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Current Population Size: |
2
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Current Population Year: |
2008
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Agencies: |
FWFF
BVAP (Balkan Vultures Action Plan)
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